Ulster had already confirmed their qualification following their 41-7 victory over Leicester Tigers last weekend. Clermont on the other hand sought a home quarter-final and that is exactly what they got as they edged past Ulster with a margin of four points.

Leicester knew they had an easy game in store against Aironi after the Italian minnows were thrashed 81 points to 0 by Clermont in Round 5.

Despite talks of a move to Gloucester which now seem almost certain, Billy Twelvetrees kicked Leicester into a first half lead with three penalty goals. His opposite number, Naas Olivier, could only manage two before the break. In the end, that was all that Naas Olivier could manage for the rest of the match as his side ended with a tally of just six points.